Quilt Gallery

Monday, 26 August 2013

The thoughtfulness of bloggers continues to amaze me. The lovely Teresa from All Things Vintage took pity on me not being able to go to the Quilts show at Queensland Art Gallery, and sent me this beautiful postcard and limited edition V&A fabric. Thank you Teresa, I'm sure I will find a special project for it.

Sunday, 25 August 2013

I didn't do much sewing over the weekend, but I did choose the fabrics for the centre of Irish Circles. Surprisingly, I have used the two dark rust fabrics that I bought especially for the centre and main ring. I tried quite a few combinations but kept coming back to these. The ring will have motifs appliquéd onto it so it will blend in more. There is one small circle in the very centre which hasn't been done yet......

I'm enjoying this project but pressing all those seams on those tiny pieces is very frustrating. Any tips?

Unrelated to sewing, but I just had to share this photo of my Mr 16 crossing the finish line at the Mudgee Running festival in the 10km race. He was third overall, and second for his age group in 42 minutes. No, I didn't run......I enjoyed myself on the sidelines!

Friday, 23 August 2013

I am lucky to be in two fat quarter birthday swaps. It is so much fun to get lots of little fabric parcels in the mail. Thank you Secret Sewing Sisters and the Sewing Orts.

I have actually been doing a bit of sewing as well. This is where I'm up to with the centre of Irish Circles. I have stalled at choosing the fabrics for the centre, hopefully I can make a decision today.

Thursday, 22 August 2013

It was my birthday a few days ago and I was lucky enough to have Jo in the birthday swap for my online stitching group. Jo made a lovely project bag using French General fabrics and filled it with a charm pack, mini scissors, chocolates and magnets. Thank you Jo, I love it.

My family gave me an iPhone so there hasn't been much sewing happening while I'm playing with that.

My nephews quilt arrived in Melbourne safely and in time for his 18th, and it sounds like he really liked it........phew! It's rather special to share my birthday with him.

I'll be back soon with a pic of all my birthday fat quarters and hopefully some actual progress on Irish Circles.

Friday, 9 August 2013

Well here she is, my Floral Beauty top is finished. I can honestly say I have loved sewing every stitch of this quilt, it is a beautiful pattern.

Now I have to find just the right backing fabric so I can start hand quilting.

I'm really excited to see it finished, but also a little sad that all that needle turn appliqué is done.

Mr 12 is due home from his Canberra excursion tonight, and Mr 16 is heading off on his school ski trip on Sunday, so lots of excitement, unpacking and packing here. I hope you get some sewing time over the weekend.

Friday, 2 August 2013

I'm still working on my Floral Beauty, but today I finally made a small start on Irish Circles.

Hmmm.....different pattern but similar fabrics to Floral Beauty. Maybe that's because I'm making it largely from my stash. Does this happen to you when making scrap quilts or projects which need lots of small pieces of different fabrics? I'm not sure how to avoid it without buying lots of new fabric. I like most of the fabric in my stash so I guess it's not a problem.

I've already been sewing today so I hope it continues tonight for FNWF. Pop over to Cheryll's blog to sign up.

Hope you find some stitching time tonight and over the weekend.
Susan x

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About Me

I have been consumed by patchwork since I started my first quilt in 1994. I love hand piecing, hand quilting and stitcheries. When I'm not sewing,I'm enjoying my family - one lovely husband, three wonderful boys, and a sweet little dog. I am a fair weather gardener,and a constant renovator, but it usually all comes back to the stitching in the end!